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Human rights abuses in U.S. prisons, 2005

Human rights abuses in U.S. prisons, 2005

Photo: AFSC

Human rights cover

Photo: AFSC

AFSC’s Bonnie Kerness shares testimonies from people who have experienced human rights abuses in U.S. prisons. The document touches on youth, women in prison, solitary confinement, and mental illness. It ends with a discussion of strategies to promote international human rights discourse and end abuse in the U.S. prison system.

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AFSC is a Quaker organization devoted to service, development, and peace programs throughout the world. Our work is based on the belief in the worth of every person, and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice. Read More